Hoshiarpur: Is situated in the north-eastern part

Hoshiarpur is situated in the north-eastern part of Punjab, sharing its boundaries with Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Gurdaspur and the Kangar and Una districts of Himachal Pradesh. It dates back to the stone ages and is a city of temples and tradition. Hoshiarpur is known as the ‘Land of Saints’ as it is home to many saints and gurus. Many prominent personalities of India come from this charming town. Blessed with hills and forests, this district enjoys a mild climate compared to the other ... Hoshiarpur district is located in the north-east part of the State. It falls in the Jalandhar Revenue Division and is situated in the Bist Doab, Doaba region of the State. Hoshiarpur ’s mythical antiquity reaches back to the Mahabharata, one of two Sanskrit epics of ancient India, with various sites here linked to its valiant heroes, the Pandavas. They are said to have spent their 13 years in exile at Dasuya. Excavations in the district have revealed evidence of Palaeolithic inhabitation, the Indus Valley civilisation, and […] Hoshiarpur district is a district of Punjab state in northern India, with a history of Indus Valley Civilization, Pandavas, Rajputs and Sikh Empire. It has a cool and humid climate, a fertile plain and a sub mountainous region, and is known for its cotton fabrics, sugar, rice and indigo.